A/N: Okay, in the beginning of the last chapter, I gave you guys some background info on April 26, 1992. Why? Well, a few of you guys asked me about it, so why not inform everyone of this historic event?

IMPORTANT!!! I just wanna shout out to every single one of you guys who reviewed. I couldn't believe how much support i actually get from u all. Thank you. To be honest, I was ready to just give up again because no one reviewed.. im sorry i haven't replied to any of your reviews lately. its just been hectic in my life right now.. but enough excuses. ill be sure to personally address every review i get now. thanks again. you all rock my socks.

Chapter 8-- Because of You

"S-Sasuke!!!" Tears began to form in her eyes. Traumatizing memories of Kiba attempting to rape her came flooding back. Sasuke didn't notice right away.

He began to grind on her slowly then picked up the pace. She trembled under him as she silently cried. She closed her eyes and desperately begged the heavens to save her.

Finally, he looked down at her face and stopped his hips after seeing her fearful expression. She was weeping and shaking. Guilt took over and burned his mind. He had promised to always protect her..and here he was...the enemy...raping her..

He pulled his head into his hands and yelled in frustration. He looked at her quivering form under him again and wanted to rip himself apart. Slowly his hand brushed her cheek as she winced from the contact. Sasuke's dark desolate eyes of endless emotions gazed at her carefully with regret.

'I hurt her...She is in pain..because of me..'

Her whimpering came to a slow stop as he slid off of her and sighed loudly. "Hey.." He started with a tired and casual voice.

"..." She remained quiet as she tried to pull herself together.

"Look," he sighed again and ran a hand through his hair as he stared at the walls. "I really wasn't trying to hurt you... It's this whole damn vampire thing.. Shit, lemme cover up. Sorry." He made a quick grab for the sheets on his bed after realizing he still wasn't wearing any pants.

She inhaled deeply in response, letting him know she was trying to calm down again. "Sakura, I'm really pathetic. Seriously," he chuckled at himself. "I really am."

Her eyes reflected confused thoughts. "What do you mean?"

"I left the village, didn't even kill Itachi, come back, go on trial, you come and save me, and THEN I practically rape you. Tch."

"But at least.. you stopped. T-thank you.." She felt tears coming up again and they leaked down her cheeks.

Suddenly, a warm damp feeling rushed over her cheek. She turned her head to see that Sasuke had gotten on all fours and had licked her tears away. She smiled when he looked away shyly and said, "Sorry. Couldn't help it."

"Uhm, can.. Can I ask you something?" She began to sit up.

"Hn." Translation: Go ahead, I guess.

"Kakashi said you'd be like this (horny), but he also said you'd have an extreme blood craving. Is that even true?"

He closed his eyes to gather his thoughts. "It is. And those aren't just cravings. It's a necessity. For another month or so, I'm really going to want to have sex and my body needs blood.."

"I'll go to the hospital and get you enough for a few months." Sakura got up and started walking to the door through the darkness. But, a hand grasped her wrist, causing her to stop.

"You don't understand. I can't just have any blood. I need..your blood.."

'That's exactly what Kaka-sensei said..'

"W-why my blood..?"

"Because..you're one of the closest people to me. My instincts, as you can see, take over partially. They decide who is most trustworthy and loyal enough to become a reliable blood source. My system won't accept any other blood. If I don't start drinking soon... I'll die.."

"I see.." She said distantly.

Sasuke got up and walked to another corner of the room. He lit a small candle and placed it on a small bedside table, lightening the room more, but creating dramatic and somewhat creepy shadows. Sakura looked at him cautiously. He could tell she wanted to run away.

"Sakura. I need you now. Please trust me. I really won't hurt you." His voice was slightly begging.

"I don't know.." She shifted her weight nervously.

He walked closer to her. She was too freaked to even move. He stood inches away and his face was looking down at her. He placed his hands right below her shoulders on her arms and rubbed them gently.

"I really want to help you. Really, I do. But I'm completely freaked out.." she whispered.

"Then just relax. Don't worry so much. Sakura, I promise to make sure it doesn't hurt at all. You might actually like it." A sly slanted grin graced his face.

She looked up at him and smiled weakly.

"Look, I don't mean to pressure you, but..." He was getting embarressed.

"My horomones are driving me insane. In case you didn't know, they're doubling up and they're the cause for my actions earlier. Nothing is helping. Blood is my only other option. The sooner we do this, the less of a chance there is of me forcing myself inside of you."

She shook a little and stared into his chest. "Okay... Just.. Do me one favor."

"Anything."

"Put some pants on please.."

They both blushed and he let go of her arms to find a pair of grey sweats. When he finished putting them on, he stalked back in front of her and cleared his throat. She looked up at him to only become lost in the dark pools he calls eyes.

"Ready?" He asked in a calm voice.

"I hope so.." Her eyes were getting watery again.

"Here, this'll help." He pulled them both down to the floor and brought her into a wonderful embrace. She gasped and he inhaled her naturally sweet scent. "We can do it like this. I think it'll be more comfortable for you. Okay?" She nodded and buried her face into the crook of his neck.

He slicked out his pearly fangs and began to lick at her neck with short slow motions. Her grip on him tightened. He continued to lick her like a dog does to its pups. His mouth opened and he slowly let his fangs cut into her neck. Her breath hitched, but she felt barely any pain at all.

He began to draw out the blood, and she felt him suck it all in. It was also draining her of some of her strength and energy. "Sssasuke.." She tried to murmur. He immediately stopped and licked the last bit that was oozing out and stopped the bleeding.

She slumped in his arms like a doll. But she was still awake. Hardly. He cradled her in front of him and smiled down at her. "We did it. Thank you, Sakura." She smiled, but was too tired to say anything. He carried her to his bed and tucked her in. Her emerald eyes kept following him as he crawled in next to her.

"You must be tired now." He brushed fallen strands of pink from her face and laid his head close to hers. He kissed her forehead and then brought his face lower. Her heart began to race.

But it calmed down a bit when he passed her lips and went to her neck. He nuzzled his face into it and began licking again. Not for blood, but out of affection. 'Weirdo.. I still love him..' She giggled when it began to tickle. An ounce of strength was being recovered from relaxing.

"Sasuke-kun, that tickles." He snickered and flicked his tongue around more. She laughed harder now. He pulled away and looked into her eyes. He brought his hand to her cheek and caressed it. Slowly, he moved in closer and closer to her parted lips.

Still laying down of course, he covered her lips with his own. He sucked slowly on her, making her lips swell a bit. He moved on and began licking them, trying to slip into her mouth. She caught on. This was her first time, so she was very shy as she opened her mouth to allow him entry.

He wiggled into her mouth, taking in the moist sugary flavor. It was just saliva, but so addictive. He traced every part of her mouth, only wanting more. She moaned lightly, waking him from his trance. He retreated and allowed her to explore his mouth. She wasn't exactly sure what to do, though.

Unsure, she moved her tongue into his mouth and licked around. He was like a bitter wine with a tang to it. Delicious and strong. His tongue tackled hers and demanded a battle. She gladly agreed.

As this was taking place, he snuck his hands under her shirt and around her waist. Her soft skin was so smooth, it made him want more. He crawled his fingers into the top of her pants. As soon as he did, she broke away from him frantically.

"I can't. I can't. I-I'm not ready for that yet.. I really sorry.." She averted her eyes in shame.

"Don't feel bad. I'll get over it. Come, sleep. You still need to rest." He made her feel so much better already with that deep powering voice of his.

She snuggled back into his chest as he wrapped them both in the covers all the way to her chin. His arms were draped around her waist loosely, but tight enough to show he wanted her there for as long as possible.

'I'm in love with a vampire. Just my luck.'

XxXxXx

Her unfocused eyes flickered to adjust to the lit room. She couldn't really move because of a certain someone who was holding her close to him like a boa constrictor. At her feet she saw Kiyoshi curled up, still fast asleep..

"Sasuke-kun. Wake up, sleepy." She cooed.

He moaned out of annoyance and buried his face in the pillow. "Noooo... Too..tirrrreeeeeeedd." His childish antics were muffled by the pillow.

"Please get up. I'll make you breakfast, okay? Pancakes sound good?" He released her from his locked arms and threw the covers over his head.

"Fine, I'm gonna go home. You can sleep in." She got up to leave, but again, an arm wrapped around the front of her waist and pulled her back down onto the bed.

"Not so fast, missy. I need my other breakfast." His seductive tone made her red in the cheeks.

"How many times a day do you need blood?" She was hoping less than 5.

"Twice a day, morning and night. Is that okay? I don't want to have to take you hostage." Her head was laying on his chest, listening to his heart beat.

"That's fine."

He picked her up off of him then sat up, too. With one hand high on her back, he pushed her towards himself. The other hand pulled back her hair from her neck. With fangs poked out again and sank into her flesh to suck the morning nutrients out.

Again, he closed the wound and licked off the remaining liquids. With an affectionate peck on the lips, she got up and went home.

Now alone in his mansion, a huge question hung over his mind..

'Do I tell Tsunade I'm a vampire?'

A/N: Yaaayy!!!!!!! Done! Next chappie,Sasuke makes his decision. Every action has a reaction, right? Well, this reaction is out of control. If you read Behind It All, it'll seem very familiar to you. Be prepared. Kabuto is back..

Also, if you ever wanted to know why I end all my reviews, chapters, etc. with "happy unbirthday", I'll explain next chappie.

happy unbirthday

--frumpyrox